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Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	California
County	Mariposa County
Elevation	830 ft (253 m)

Bagby is an unincorporated community in Mariposa County, California. It is located on the north bank of the Merced River 9.5 miles (15 km) northeast of Hornitos, at an elevation of 830 feet (253 m). Lake McClure covers the original town site.

A post office operated at Bagby from 1897 to 1951. The name honors Benjamin A. Bagby, owner of the local hotel, store, and saloon.

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